ap lang test

inviolable

sacred; of such a character that it must not be broken, injured, or profaned

tumultuous

noisy and disorderly

portentous

ominous

privy

involved in something secret

levity

not serious

feign

to pretend

acute

sharp, intense

elation

joy, gladness

reproach

scorn or contempt

wistful

wishful longing and sadness

supercilious

arrogant, acting superior to others

pungent

sharp smell or taste

incredulous

disbelieving, skeptical

contemptuous

disapproving or scorning

unobtrusive

not noticeable

vigil

staying awake during the night near someone who is ill

languid

weak, no energy

obtrusive

pushy, assertive, brash

fervent

emotional warmth or intensity, ethusiastic

deft

quick or skillful

cynical

distrusting, pessimistic, constantly criticizing

retort

a sharp reply

corroborate

to confirm information

intimate

a suggestion or vague understanding

haughty

snooty, arrogant, self-important

countenance

facial appearance

incessant

never ending, no stopping

disdain

despise, scorn, hate

shiftless

lazy, no ambition

flounce

exaggerated movements when one is feeling ignored

strident

loud, grating, shrill sounding

staid

serious OR permanent

vacuous

stupid, empty-headed

ascertain

to determine, to make clear

florid

reddish color in face/cheeks

corpulent

plump, fat body

innuendo

hint or suggestion about a person that is negative or insulting

jaunty

confident and carefree

implore

to beg urgently

fortnight

two weeks

vehement

strong disagreement or emotion

inept

lacking skill, awkward

asunder

in pieces, apart from each other

pander

to cater to lower tastes and desires of others or exploit their weaknesses

indignant

angry and annoyed

enjoined

to urge or command or forbid

beaux

boyfriends

subterfuge

secret plan or deceptive scheme

insolent

extremely rude, disrespectful

sporadic

random, irregular intervals

disconcerting

confusing and disturbing

retribution

revenge, getting back at someone

somnambulance

sleepwalking

threadbare

shabby, worn out, falling apart

juxtaposition

two things side by side for comparison or contrast

succulent

juicy, rich in taste

tactless

lacking manners, being rude, having no consideration for others

obliged

grateful that someone did a favor they did for you

vestige

a visible mark or trace of something that is gone

scrutinize

to examine something closely in detail

disheveled

hanging loosely, untidy, messy

exultation

great rejoicing

sullen

showing irritation by being silent, pouting

swathe

to wrap up closely with fabric

nebulous

hazy, vague, confused

scanty

very little of something, low quantity

transpire

to happen or occur

laudable

deserving praise

boisterous

rough, noisy, rowdy

insidious

attractive but harmful

ineffable

indescribable, can't be expressed

perturbed

extremely disturbed or anxious

ramification

consequences

turgid

overly ornate or complicated style in art or language

repose

to lie down or rest

ingratiate

to get in a person's "good graces" or favor over time with effort

septic

infected

euphemism

an inoffensive expression substituted for something harsh or offensive

menagerie

collection of many kinds of animals

harrowing

extremely disturbing or distressing

croon

to sing in a soothing voice

affront

insult, deliberate disrespect

lethargic

drowsy, lazy

genial

warm and pleasant behavior

inviolate

no injury or violation

tumultuous

causing a clatter, commotion, loud noises

rancor

malice, bitter resentment

portentous

significant and important hint of the future

vicarious

living through the experiences of another person

ravenous

extremely hungry or greedy

surmise

to guess or infer without much evidence

whim

sudden thought or desire, impulse

unscrupulous

corrupt, dishonest, having no morals

garrulous

overly talkative

magnanimous

generously forgiving

presumptuous

rudely bold, going beyond what is right or polite

laden

loaded down, burdened

indiscernible

impossible to see or understand

redolent

strong, pleasant scent OR suggestive of something

forlorn

lonely and miserable